It is often used in a similar way to the English word "without," and can be used with both nouns and verbs. For example:
* Sans argent: without money
* Sans espoir: without hope
* Vivre sans soucis: to live without worries
* Partir sans dire au revoir: to leave without saying goodbye
It's important to note that "sans" is a preposition and requires a noun or pronoun after it.